Barnsley vs Cambridge United Prediction

League One · Sat 17 Oct 2026
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BarnsleyLLLDW
1 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Cambridge UnitedDLDLW
Kick-offSat 17 Oct, 15:00
Our tip2 @ 2.62 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
BarnsleyLLLDW
07 Nov 26HAldershot Town7 - 2FA Cup
31 Oct 26HOxford United1 - 1League One
24 Oct 26AReading1 - 2League One
20 Oct 26ALuton1 - 2League One
17 Oct 26HCambridge United1 - 2League One
Cambridge UnitedDLDLW
03 Nov 26HBrighton U216 - 0EFL Trophy
31 Oct 26ALeyton Orient0 - 3League One
27 Oct 26ASheffield Wednesday1 - 1League One
24 Oct 26HPlymouth2 - 3League One
20 Oct 26HWycombe2 - 2League One

Head to head

Full head to head: Barnsley vs Cambridge United →

Our prediction

Cambridge United to win

@ 2.62
Double chance
12  •  Barnsley or Cambridge United
@ 1.29
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.53
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Barnsleylast 20 tipped matches
8/2040%
Our tips on Cambridge Unitedlast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips in League Onelast 30 days
35/6851%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 54%Under 2.5: 46%
Expected goals
1.18Barnsley
2.82Total
1.64Cambridge United

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.50
2 – 1 Barnsley win 8% @ 8.50
1 – 0 Barnsley win 6% @ 10.00
1 – 2 Cambridge United win 6% @ 10.00 Our pick ✓ Final score
2 – 2 Draw 6% @ 11.00

Final score: 1 – 2 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Barnsley38%
Draw17%
Cambridge United45%

Odds (1X2)

12.38
X3.40
22.62

Barnsley vs Cambridge United preview and result

Barnsley and Cambridge United met in the League One on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Barnsley a 38% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Cambridge United 45%. Our pick was Cambridge United to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.62. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Barnsley or Cambridge United) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.29.

Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.2 for Barnsley, 1.6 for Cambridge United). The chance of three or more goals is 54%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Barnsley have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-L-D-W), scoring 11 and conceding 9. Cambridge United have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-D-L-W), scoring 11 and conceding 9. In the table, Barnsley are 23rd with 9 points and Cambridge United are 8th with 21 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Barnsley vs Cambridge United?

Our pre-match prediction is Cambridge United to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.62. Win chances: Barnsley 38%, draw 17%, Cambridge United 45%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Barnsley vs Cambridge United?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 54%).

What time is Barnsley vs Cambridge United?

Barnsley vs Cambridge United (League One) was played on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Barnsley vs Cambridge United?

The double chance 12 (Barnsley or Cambridge United) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.29. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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League One table

Barnsley23rd9 pts
Cambridge United8th21 pts
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